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RM3

ROMFORD

Greater London, London, England

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RM3 covers ROMFORD in Greater London, London.

Avg price £419,272
1yr change ▲ 1.3%
Crime 1% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£419,272

▲ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

46% above national avg

Crime Rate

80.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

1% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

352 Mbps

Property Prices in RM3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM3 is £419,272, which is 68% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM3 cost 46.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM3 have risen 1.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £569,287 85
Semi-detached £461,572 424
Terraced £394,993 644
Flat £252,325 352
All types £419,272 1540

5-Year Price History

£413K £416K £420K £423K £427K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

RM3 has a crime rate of 80.8 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
26.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
17.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM3 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Harold Wood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Harold Court Primary School Primary Good mi
Broadford Primary School Primary Good mi
Mead Primary School Primary Good mi
Hilldene Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,274

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RM3 are 352.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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352.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM3 is collected by Havering. The Band D rate is £2,088/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RM3 — ROMFORD

Area Summary

RM3 (ROMFORD) offers above-average property prices (£419,272, 46% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (352 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM3 ROMFORD

What is the average house price in RM3 ROMFORD?
The average house price in RM3 (ROMFORD) is £419,272, based on 1540 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 46% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.3% over the past year.
Is RM3 ROMFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in RM3 is close to the national average at 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (26.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (17.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM3 ROMFORD?
The population of RM3 (ROMFORD) is approximately 276,274 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RM3?
The average broadband download speed in RM3 is 352 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM3 ROMFORD?
There are 16 schools in or near RM3. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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